This manual introduces the features and characteristics of the ASUS P5WD2 i motherboard, including the motherboard specifications, installation instructions, usage instructions and troubleshooting.
This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the ASUS P5WD2 motherboard, including hardware overview, power‑up procedures, BIOS configuration, and software support. It also contains safety information, regulatory notices, and an appendix describing supported CPU features.
The document is organized into chapters such as Product Introduction, Hardware Information, Powering Up, BIOS Setup, Software Support, and an Appendix for CPU features. Detailed step‑by‑step instructions, diagrams, and utility references help users set up the system and maintain it safely.
| CPU socket | LGA775 for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron |
|---|---|
| Chipset (Northbridge) | Intel® 955X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) |
| Chipset (Southbridge) | Intel® ICH7R |
| Memory architecture | Dual‑channel DDR2‑800/667/533, up to 8 GB |
| Maximum system memory | 8 GB |
| PCI Express slots | 1 × PCIe x16, 1 × Universal PCIe x16 (max x4), 1 × PCIe x1 |
| PCI slots | 3 standard PCI slots |
| Storage interfaces | 4 × SATA 3 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| LAN controller | Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN |
| Audio codec | Realtek® ALC882 8‑channel HD Audio |